Microscopische opname van een dwarsdoorsnede van eikenhout c. 1863 - 1870

Arthur Edward Durham's "Microscopische opname van een dwarsdoorsnede van eikenhout" (c. 1863-1870) is a photomicrograph of a cross-section of oak wood. The image, framed in a circular shape, reveals the intricate and detailed structure of the wood's grain, emphasizing the scientific and aesthetic aspects of nature. Durham, a pioneer of photomicrography, utilized this technique to explore the microscopic world, revealing the beauty of the natural world often unseen by the naked eye. The artwork represents the emerging field of scientific illustration in the 19th century, where scientific observation met artistic expression.